Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 1, N.C. Wesleyan 0
Records: Lions 2-1-0 (1-1 USA South), Battling Bishops 1-5-0 (1-1 USA South)
Location: Demorest, Georgia – Walker Athletic Complex

Demorest, Ga. – Thanks to a stellar defensive performance, the Piedmont College men's soccer team won 1-0 against North Carolina Wesleyan College Saturday. The win marks just the second time the Lions have won against the Battling Bishops in program history with both wins coming at home. 

The lone goal of the contest came on a header off a free kick as NATHAN METZGER scored his first goal of the season in the 11th minute of the contest. 

Defense was key for the Lions as the Battling Bishops totaled 16 shots in the game with keeper ELLIOT SAILES posting six saves Saturday. Piedmont blocked three shots as the back line held strong as N.C. Wesleyan out shot Piedmont 16-5. 

Turning Point
--NATHAN METZGER headed in the lone goal of the match in the 11th minute to put the Lions out in front early. 

News & Notes
-- The Lions are now 2-4-1 against the Battling Bishops all time as both wins have come inside the friendly confines of Walker Athletic Complex. 
 
Up Next
-- Piedmont concludes a three game home stretch taking on Sewanee at Walker Athletic Complex on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00 p.m.

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